Jan
18
2012
Day Skipper Theory Course
This course can be run over 3 weekends and the can be held in the sail training room. The theory course will run 0900-1800 with breaks for coffee and lunch; the test is done on the last Sunday.
The normal cost of the course is £345.00, but depending on the number of people we have on the course, I have negotiated the following rates:-
4 People – £294 per person
5 People – £246 per person
6 People – £224 per person
7 People – £216.86 per person
8 People – £206.50 per person
These costs include Course pack and certificate (if you pass)
It is recommended that you complete the Day Skipper Theory Course before you do the day skipper practical course.
Day Skipper Practical Course
I am proposing using the committee boat from a Monday to a Friday, to complete the 5 day course. The practical course usually has 2 days in port and the other’s at anchor or moored, but will mean spending 4 nights on the boat. I therefore propose, for comfort purposes, that we only have 4 people on the boat plus the instructor, for each course.
It is proposed that we leave either on a Sunday Evening or Monday Morning, and that all fuel, food and harbour charges are borne by the candidates.
The normal cost of the course when using your own boat is £515 per person with a minimum of 4 people.
I have managed to negotiate a rate of £275 per person based on 4 people on the course
These prices are subject to club/group booking and paid in advance.
If you are interested in taking these courses, please email me on [email protected], letting me know which courses you wish to take. I will then arrange dates for both courses and email you back the availability. Depending on demand, we will run a number of courses for both the day skipper theory and practical tests.
Jan
13
2012
Introduction video for new members
Jan
11
2012
Subscription and fees invoices for 2012 are going to be sent to members this week.
If you are intending to pay by standing order we would be pleased if you could return the completed form to the Club by the end of January at the latest. We realize this does not give you much time, and apologize for this, but would be grateful for your co-operation.
Jan
05
2012
Why Not You ?
Why should the kids and your partner have all the fun? Are you chauffer and cheerleader but stuck on shore and sometimes bored? Do you sometimes stare with envy at the powered boats chasing the sailing boats around, or people aboard our luxury Committee Boat?
Just because you do not want to go sailing, does not mean you cannot be part of club sailing activities, so why not get out there amongst your children and partners?
Many club members are only here for the social side, and that’s great. Hundreds are cadets, and that’s fantastic. Hundreds race, and that’s brilliant. Some only sail casually on a nice day, and that’s terrific. Others want or have to support their family, which is fine as well. Continue Reading »
Jan
05
2012
Saturday from Noon for an afternoon, and then Sunday morning, of training.
We plan to hold 6 or more ‘clinics’ ranging from how to start a race (whether you are in a sailing boat, or on the flags), to how to get the best trim from your sails (whether one sail or three), to racing strategy (whether not being last to becoming National Champion).
It is possible we might get onto the water late afternoon on Saturday for a couple of hours for practical sail trim and race tuition, so bring sailing kit if you might sail, and wet/wind proof and warm clothes, with Buoyancy Aid if you have one, for a support boat experience.
Sea conditions dependant, we intend to bring the Committee Boat into the slipway/shore so everyone can come have a look at our fantastic new asset.
This will be training and activity geared to adults. Whilst Cadets may of course attend clinics, the Cadet Section will be working on keeping younger Cadets occupied.
So if you are interested in taking ‘the next step’, whether it is your first step to knowing what the starting flags mean, or what to do and not do when boats meet on the water, or you are already a good racer but just can’t seem to get past the guy always just in front, we aim to have clinics which appeal to all. We already have two multiple National Champions signed up to spill their secrets, so don’t miss this opportunity to find out how they got to the front of the fleet!
Jan
05
2012
Please would you make sure you write all members e-mail addresses on the form when you return it to the Club Secretary with Membership Forms and subscriptions. E-mail is a primary, very swift and cost effective method of communications between the Committees and Club Members. By post the club spends hundreds of pounds on one letter, i.e., the cost of the paper and the postage. By e-mail the Club spends no money! For that reason alone, unless really necessary, postal communication on general matters is just not feasible, but we do not want anyone to miss out on opportunities. We are currently missing several hundred members e-mail addresses. E-mail circulation will not disclose your or your families e-mail addresses to other recipients.
Dec
19
2011
I would like to thank Debbie Kilkelly and all her helpers, especially Santa himself, for making the Christmas Party great for all our cadets.
It was a wonderfull occasion enjoyed by 64 cadets and many parents – Well done.
Nick Elmore
Commodore
Dec
12
2011
A starting watch was found yesterday on the green in front of the dinghy park. If anyone has lost this watch please contact me 0770 2299555.
Nick Elmore
Dec
08
2011
Hi All, for all you armchair sailors, and following popular demand I am sponsoring a trophy for the best placed TBYC virtual boat in the game. For those of you who have not entered or who do not know about it, then here are a few facts. The virtual race mirrors the actual Volvo ocean race covering 8 legs over 9 months. The game has in excess of 120000 virtual boats. leg 1 is complete but we will run each leg as a race in a series and load the entrants on Hal’s racing programme as a series. The series will have 2 discards for the 8 legs to enable newcomers to join in and possibly win!!!. After the first leg the top five TBYC boats were 1st Daren Fitchew, 2nd Jeremy Sandford, 3rd Steve Healey, 4th Steve Hopper and 5th David Hopper.
The next leg starts on Sunday 11th Dec 2011 so get registered and join in the banter and fun!!!
You can register at http://www.volvooceanracegame.org/play
Then please leave a comment on this article so we can enter you and your boat in the regatta.
Happy armchair sailing Steve Hopper
Dec
06
2011
Sat 24 Dec Bar 11.00 – 3.30 & 5.00 – 11.00 Kitchen 11.00 – 2.30
Sun 25 Dec Bar 12.00 – 2.00 Kitchen Closed
Mon 26 Dec Bar 12.00 – 7.00 Kitchen Closed
Tue 27 Dec Bar 11.00 – 7.00 Kitchen 10.30 – 2.30
Wed 28 Dec Bar 11. 00 – 11.00 Kitchen 11.30 – 2.30
Thu 29 Dec Bar 11.00 – 11.00 Kitchen 11.30 – 2.30
Fri 30 Dec Bar 11.00 – 11.00 Kitchen 11.30 – 2.30
Sat 31 Dec Bar 11.00 -3.00 & 7.00 – 1.00am Kitchen 11.30 – 2.30
Sun 01 Jan Bar 11.00 – 7.00 Kitchen 11.30 for pre-booked brunch
Mon 02 Jan Bar 11.00 – 7.00 Kitchen 11.30 – 2.30
Tue 03 Jan Bar and Kitchen back to normal hours
